{no-bake} Fudge Brownie Bars

When you have temperature control, 2 tvs (we did not watch any thank you very much), running water (wahoo),a coffee maker, and a microwave (also did not use), you cannot consider yourself camping.

Mountain air, a rushing river, and evenings spent around a campfire are truly some of the best things on earth.

However, after a weekend of hot dogs, burgers, chips, and way too many marshmallows I am ready for some nutrition.

These brownie bars are my version of a larabar.Sweet, delicious, and so easy to put together.

They are also quite nutritious.Of course, they don’t taste exactly like a brownie, (especially if you ask my kids), but they are seriously chocolaty!

All you need is:1 cup of pitted dates (I used medjool dates from Trader Joe’s)1 cup of almond meal (you could use plain almonds, or walnuts, and I do plan on trying them with peanuts, but I had almond meal at home)4 tbsp of cocoa powderand 2 tsp of vanilla

blend everything together in a food processor

using parchment paper, wax paper, or plastic wrap, form into a rectangle (or square if you are so inclined)